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1965 Buick Le Sabre Custom Series
Sport Coupe
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $2,823.00
No. Produced 21,049
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 45437
Weight 3,724lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 216.8 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 55.2 inches
Front Tread 63 inches
Rear Tread 63 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 300 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 13/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 210@4600
Rated Horsepower 45
Torque 310@2400
Main Bearings
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN Serial Number.
Engine No. Location Stamped on left front face of crankcase below the rocker arm cover.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Rochester
Type Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.58
2nd 1.48
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.58
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 13/32 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.55 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2 Pints
Cooling System 11.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 454375-100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2-3: Series
Digits 4-5: Body style
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1965 Buick Manual - BodyLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1965 Buick Features & FactsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Press Release Sep. 231964 (1965)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
1965 Buick Manual ChassisLos Angeles Public Library
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Regal Black
Silver Cloud
Astro Blue
Midnight Blue
Seafoam Green
Verde Green
Turquoise Mist
Midnight Aqua
Burgandy Mist
Flame Red
Sahara Mist
Champagne Mist
Shell Beige
Bamboo Cream
Silver Cloud
Standard/Optional Equipment
Super Turbine automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
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